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Transportation Commission
City Of Edina, Minnesota
VIRTUAL MEETING
This meeting will be held electronically using Webex software. The meeting will be streamed
live on the City's YouTube channel, YouTube.com/EdinaTV or you can listen to the meeting
via telephone by calling 1-415-655-0001 with Access Code 177 820 7010.
Thursday, June 17, 2021
6:00 PM
I.Call To Order
II.Roll Call
III.Approval Of Meeting Agenda
IV.Approval Of Meeting Minutes
A.Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of May 20, 2021
V.Special Recognitions And Presentations
A.Welcome Commissioner Janet Kitui
VI.Reports/Recommendations
A.Tra(c Safety Report of May 21, 2021
B.2021 Work Plan Updates
C.2022 Work Plan Development
VII.Chair And Member Comments
VIII.Sta/ Comments
IX.Adjournment
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Date: June 17, 2021 Agenda Item #: IV.A.
To:Transportation Commission Item Type:
Minutes
From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
Item Activity:
Subject:Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of May 20,
2021
Action
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve the minutes of the Transportation Commission regular meeting of May 20, 2021.
INTRODUCTION:
See attached draft minutes.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Draft Minutes, May 20, 2021
Draft Minutes☒
Approved Minutes☐
Approved Date:
Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Transportation Commission
WebEx
May 20, 2021
I. Call To Order
Chair Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Answering roll call were Commissioners Ahler, Brown, Johnson, Kane, Lewis, Plumb-Smith, Richman, Clark,
Khariwala.
Absent: Commissioners McCarthy, Atri
Staff present: Transportation Planner Andrew Scipioni, Community Engagement Coordinator MJ Lamon
III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda
Motion was made by Commissioner Ahler and seconded by Commissioner Richman to
approve the agenda. All voted aye. Motion carried.
IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes
Motion was made by Commissioner Kane and seconded by Commissioner Plumb-Smith to
approve the March 18, 2021 meeting minutes. All voted aye. Motion carried.
V. Special Recognitions and Presentations
A. Annual Commission Member Review
Community Engagement Coordinator MJ Lamon presented an annual review of Board and Commission
policies and procedures.
B. Safe Routes to School Engineering Study
Liaison Scipioni presented the findings of the recent Safe Routes to School engineering study completed
by SRF Consulting Group.
VI. Reports/Recommendations
A. CloverRide Service Contract Renewal
The Commission reviewed and comments on staff’s recommendation to renew the service contract
with DARTS for the CloverRide circulator bus. Comments from Commissioners included:
• CloverRide is a useful service and should be renewed for another year.
• There is a social benefit that riders enjoy from the service.
• DARTS provides a high level of service and has flexibility to modify the route to meet riders’
needs.
• Suggest that the Community Health Commission be given an opportunity to provide feedback
on the service.
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B. Traffic Safety Report of April 27, 2021
The Commission reviewed and commented on the Traffic Safety report of April 27, 2021.
C. 2021 Work Plan Updates
• #1 Organized Trash Collection – Midpoint meeting with the VANTAGE team held April 16.
The team has done more research on other cities, drafted a survey but City has said not to
distribute this year. The team is analyzing traffic data collected by staff. The final VANTAGE
report is expected May 25.
• #2 Street Funding Task Force – Completed.
• #3 CloverRide – The Commission reviewed and commented on staff’s recommendation to
renew the service for another year.
• #4 Traffic Safety Reports – Reviewed the April 27, 2021 report.
• #5 Capital Improvement Projects – No update.
• #6 Traffic Impact Studies & TDM – City Council approved the TDM policy April 20. The
Commission reviewed and commented on traffic studies for proposed projects at 4917 Eden
Ave, 5146 Eden Ave and 4040 Valley View Rd. Staff received studies for projects at 4660 W 77th
St and 4911 W 77th St.
• #7 Metro Transit Connectivity – Suggest using a 0.5-mile radius around the Green Line
stations and 1-mile radius around BRT services to review existing and proposed pedestrian and
bicycle connections.
D. Advisory Communication: Off-Street Parking Ordinance Amendments
The Commissioner reviewed an advisory communication drafted by Commissioners Ahler, Brown and
Richman on proposed off-street parking ordinance amendments.
Motion was made by Commissioner Kane and seconded by Commissioner Richman to
approve the Advisory Communication as written. All voted aye. Motion carried.
VII. Chair and Member Comments
Commissioner Ahler attended a workshop by Move Minneapolis about removing freeways. Ahler is on the
Transportation and Land Use subteam for the Climate Action Plan, and boulevard trees have come up in
their discussions. There are surveys available on Better Together Edina for youth and adults to provide
feedback on the Climate Action Plan.
Commissioner Kane participated in a community meeting to discuss how the City should use the $4.9
million it is expected to receive through the American Rescue Plan Act and suggested that other consider
providing input through Better Together Edina.
Commissioner Plumb-Smith asked staff to share information on how to access the commission resource
portal.
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Commissioner Richman still doesn’t have access to the commission resource portal. Richman noted that
there are no speed limit signs on W 58th St following the reconstruction project and requested that
temporary signs be installed to address speed concerns. Richman said the new traffic signal at W 58th St and
France Ave is working great and asked when in-person meetings will resume.
VIII. Staff Comments
• Speed limit implementation update: About 250 signs are anticipated to be replaced/added
throughout the City. Staff has met with Public Works, Communications and Police to discuss sign
installation, community education and enforcement. The implementation plan is expected to go to
City Council in June for approval; sign replacement will occur between August and December 2021,
if approved.
• Hennepin County projects update:
o Vernon Ave bridge over CP Rail is scheduled to be replaced in 2023. Hennepin County is
hosting a virtual open house through the end of June (the link is on Better Together Edina).
o France Ave pavement resurfacing between W 50th St and Excelsior Blvd is expected in
2023. The County and adjacent Cities are interested in adding dedicated bike lanes along
this corridor, which would require significant changes to on-street parking. The County will
lead community engagement efforts later this year into 2022, including surveying impacted
properties.
• The City recently completed a test closure of the southbound Highway 100 ramp on Eden Ave. The
data collected during the test supports removing the ramp, as no significant concerns related to
traffic operations or safety were observed. The City is working with MnDOT to consider removal
of the ramp in 2024.
• Metro Transit is proposed to extend Local Route 542 on W 78th St up to Braemar Arena as part of
the Orange Line BRT Connecting Bus Study. Engineering and Parks staff met with Metro Transit to
discuss impacts and review potential locations for a bus stop at Braemar Arena. Staff is planning to
bring a site use agreement to Council in June, and the route would start operating in December.
• City is looking for Board and Commission representatives to serve on the Human Services Task
Force. If interested, contact Liaison Scipioni.
• Board and Commission and City Council meetings will return to in-person in July. Staff is developing
a procedure for moving back from virtual meetings. More information will be shared when available.
• 2022 work plan development will begin next month.
• The next meeting is Thursday, June 17 at 6 p.m.
IX. Adjournment
Motion was made by Commissioner Ahler and seconded by Commissioner Lewis to adjourn
the May 20, 2021 meeting at 7:52 p.m. All voted aye. Motion Carried.
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TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION ATTENDANCE
J F M A M J J A S O N D # of Mtgs Attendance %
Meetings/Work Sessions 1 1 1 1 1 5
NAME
Ahler, Mindy 1 1 1 1 1 5 100%
Brown, Chris 1 1 1 3 100%
Johnson, Kirk 1 1 1 1 1 5 100%
Kane, Bocar 1 1 1 1 1 5 100%
Lewis, Andy 1 1 1 3 100%
McCarthy, Bruce 1 1 1 1 4 80%
Plumb-Smith, Jill 1 1 1 1 1 5 100%
Richman, Lori 1 1 1 1 1 5 100%
Atri, Nihar (s) 1 1 1 1 4 80%
Clark, Anna (s) 1 1 1 1 4 80%
Khariwala, Anand (s) 1 1 1 1 4 80%
Lafferty, Peter 1 1 RESIGNED 2 N/A
Scherer, Matthew RESIGNED 0 N/A
Date: June 17, 2021 Agenda Item #: V.A.
To:Transportation Commission Item Type:
Other
From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
Item Activity:
Subject:Welcome Commissioner Janet Kitui Information
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
None.
INTRODUCTION:
Janet Kitui was recently appointed to serve on the Transportation Commission through March 1, 2022.
Date: June 17, 2021 Agenda Item #: VI.A.
To:Transportation Commission Item Type:
Report and Recommendation
From:Nick Bauler, Traffic Safety Coordinator
Item Activity:
Subject:Traffic Safety Report of May 21, 2021 Discussion
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
None; discussion only.
INTRODUCTION:
The Commission will review and comment on the Traffic Safety Report of May 21, 2021 (see attached staff
report). Comments received by the Commission will be included in the staff report provided to City Council at
their July 21 regular meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Traffic Safety Report of May 21, 2021
June 17, 2021
Transportation Commission
Nick Bauler, Traffic Safety Coordinator
Traffic Safety Report of May 21, 2021
Information / Background:
The Traffic Safety Committee (TSC) review of traffic safety matters occurred on May 21. The Traffic Safety
Coordinator, City Engineer, Streets Public Service Worker, Transportation Planner, Police Sergeant, Public
Works Director and Assistant City Planner were in attendance for these meetings.
On each of the items, persons involved have been contacted and the staff recommendation has been
discussed with them. They were informed that if they disagree with the recommendation or have additional
facts to present, they can submit correspondence to the Transportation Commission and/or to City Council
prior to the July 21 regular meeting.
Section A: Items on which the Traffic Safety Committee recommends action
A1. Traffic calming requests for W 70th Street
• A patrol officer noted many speed concerns between Antrim Road and Metro Boulevard.
• Bike lanes, sidewalks and the NMC Regional Trail are present along W 70th Street.
• Two eastbound and westbound speed limit signs are posted.
• ADT and 85% speed in 2021 were 8,400 and 40.9 mph, respectively.
• Residents have reported vehicles passing cued left-turning vehicles in bike lanes.
• Requesting added speed limit signs, updated crosswalk markings and a radar speed display.
• 4 crashes have been reported on W 70th Street since 2016.
Staff recommends relocating the western-most speed limit sign further east to improve
visibility. This relocation will occur as part of the citywide speed limit implementation
project anticipated to begin Fall 2021.
W 70th Street. Red circles = eastbound speed limit signs Blue diamonds = westbound speed limit signs
STAFF REPORT Page 2
A2. Traffic calming request for W 72nd Street
• Resident concerned with vehicle speeds and
noise due to road quality.
• Previously reviewed in August 2020
i. ADT: 1,865
ii. 85% speed: 33.8 mph
iii. Recommended police enforcement and
speed trailer
iv. Anticipated street reconstruction in
next 10 years
• No speed limit sign is posted when entering
from France Avenue.
Staff recommends adding a 25-mph speed limit sign for westbound traffic from France
Avenue. The sign will be installed as part of the citywide speed limit implementation
project anticipated to begin Fall 2021.
Section B: Items on which the Traffic Safety Committee recommends no action
B1. Request for alternative temporary accessible parking signs for the Church of St. Stephen
• Maintenance worker at church has difficulties
utilizing heavy, temporary accessible parking
signs on weekends adjacent to property on
W 50th Street and Wooddale Avenue.
• The temporary signs are generally posted on
weekends only.
• On-street parking on Wooddale Avenue is
restricted 7-9 am and 4-6 pm on weekdays.
• Requesting in-ground signposts to facilitate
quick placement/removal of temporary
accessible parking signs.
Staff recommends continued use of the church’s temporary signage. Staff would consider
installing permanent signage if desired by the church.
B2. Request for entrance/exit restrictions at the
Holiday gas station on Interlachen Boulevard
• Resident who lives near intersection is
complaining of traffic flow and horn honking.
• Holiday has two entrance/exits on
Interlachen Boulevard between Brookside
and Vernon Avenues.
• Interlachen Boulevard has three southbound
lanes and one northbound.
• ADT on Interlachen Boulevard 11,900.
• Four accidents have been reported on this
block in the last 10 years.
Staff recommends no action as the driveways provide necessary and reasonable access for
gas station operations.
Church of St. Stephen
Interlachen Boulevard, looking north from Vernon Avenue
W 72nd Street
STAFF REPORT Page 3
B3. Continued traffic calming requests on Maloney Avenue
• Residents concerned with nearby closures/detours due to Southwest LRT project.
• ADT and 85% speed in 2021 were 2,400 and
34.5 mph, respectively.
• September 2019 data from speed trailer
i. ADT: 1,620 (westbound only)
ii. 85% speed: 31.4 mph
• Maloney Avenue is 24.5’ wide (face to face of
curb) with parking restricted on both sides.
• White fog lines were installed in 2016 that
narrowed the drive lanes to 11’.
• The current speed limit is 30 mph; it is recommended to be reduced to 25 as part of the
citywide speed limit implementation project.
Staff continues to recommend police enforcement with no permanent changes.
Section D: Other traffic safety items handled
D1. An all-way stop was requested at W 59th Street and York Avenue. Residents have concerns with non-
local traffic on York Avenue and requested stop controls to deter such traffic. ADT and 85% speeds are 160
and 23.9 mph, respectively. Stop controls are not warranted for this intersection.
D2. A resident was concerned with non-local traffic on Chowen Avenue between W 58th and W 60th
Streets. ADT and 85% speed are 187 and 29.8 mph, respectively. Volume and speed are reasonable for a
local street; no action is needed.
D3. Three residents requested stop controls at the intersection of W 55th Street and Oaklawn Avenue. In
August 2020, City Council approved the recommendation of no action as no warrants were met. Staff
continues with this recommendation as there is no expected traffic change in the area.
D4. A resident building a new home on Oaklawn Avenue requested to relocate a disabled child sign in front
of their home. The sign is unable to be moved due underground utilities, visibility and distance from the
resident who requested the sign.
D5. A commuter submitted a concern about a pothole on Highway 100. Their information was submitted to
MnDOT’s pothole reporting website for action.
D6. An all-way stop was requested at Oaklawn Avenue and W 56th Street to address concerns about
speeding and safety of kids in the neighborhood. Oaklawn Avenue is currently stop-controlled; all-way stop
control is not warranted for this intersection.
D7. A resident on W 56th Street west of Highway 100 was concerned with increased traffic, speeds and
noise due to nearby construction in the Melody Lake neighborhood. Speeds observed by radar detector
were reasonable for this local street. An increase traffic and noise is common with a nearby street
reconstruction project, but it is only a temporary condition.
D8. A request was made for traffic signals to be installed at the intersection of Eden Avenue and
Normandale Road/Arcadia Avenue to improve safety, especially for children. A roundabout is anticipated for
construction at this intersection in 2022.
Maloney Avenue
STAFF REPORT Page 4
D9. A resident submitted two complaints about a nearby house contractor leaving mud and oil in the street
on St. Johns Avenue. The Residential Redevelopment Coordinator was informed and contacted the
contractor to address the issues.
D10. Police enforcement was requested at an all-way stop at Gleason Road and Schey Drive. This request
was referred to the EPD.
D11. Two submissions were received regarding an open roadwork project on Interlachen Boulevard near
Interlachen Bluff. Public Works repaired a watermain leak and fixed the roadway.
D12. The speed trailer was requested to be deployed on eastbound Valley View Road west of Wooddale
Avenue to address vehicle speeds. This request was referred to EPD.
D13. A resident was concerned with vehicle speeds on Highwood Drive due to a road closure on Blake
Road. The resident requested signage to inform drivers to lower their speed. This request was referred to
EPD for possible increased police presence.
Date: June 17, 2021 Agenda Item #: VI.B.
To:Transportation Commission Item Type:
Other
From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
Item Activity:
Subject:2021 Work Plan Updates Information
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
None.
INTRODUCTION:
Commissioners will provide updates on the status of 2021 Work Plan initiatives (unless an item is elsewhere on
the current agenda). See attached work plan.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
2021 Work Plan Progress Report
Approved by Council December 1, 2020 [Do not modify fields except progress reports]
Amended by Council May 4, 2021
Commission: Transportation Commission
2021 Annual Work Plan
Initiative #1 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☒ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Organized Trash Collection
Investigate the impacts of organized trash collection while considering
the travel demand management objectives, environmental goals and
reducing wear-and-tear on City streets.
Deliverable
Report for City Council
Lead(s)
Jill Plumb-Smith
Target
Completion Date
Q4
Budget Required: Funds not needed.
Staff Support Required: 1-2 hours per month from Staff Liaison; periodic support from Recycling Coordinator and/or Organics Recycling Coordinator.
Jan: VANTAGE project team prepared a charter; kick-off meeting is tentatively scheduled for mid-February. Richfield is looking at switching to organized
collection.
Feb: Kick-off meeting with VANTAGE team is tentatively scheduled for the first week in March.
Mar: Kick-off meeting was held March 4. Students had good questions and preliminary research; project team discussed deliverables, research methodology and
potential case studies. Students are developing a survey to share with residents.
Apr: Midpoint meeting with VANTAGE tomorrow. Commissioners have not gotten as much feedback as they would like. Team drafted a survey asking residents
how they feel about trash collection; distribution could be next step for Commission.
May: Midpoint meeting with VANTAGE April 16. The team has done more research on other cities, drafted a survey but the City has said not to distribute this
year. The team is analyzing traffic data collected by staff. The final VANTAGE report is expected May 25.
Initiative #2 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☒ 4 (Review & Decide)
Street Funding Task Force
Continue representation on 2020 Street Funding Task
Force until task force is complete.
Deliverable
One Commissioner will actively participate in the
Task Force and provide regular updates to the rest
of the Commission.
Leads
Matt Scherer
Target
Completion Date
Q2
Budget Required: Funds not needed.
Staff Support Required: No staff support will be necessary beyond what has been previously committed to this initiative.
Jan: No update.
Feb: Task Force will present final report to City Council in March. Two options are recommended; replacing 50% or 100% of assessment costs with city taxes. The
Task Force also recommends that subcut and retaining wall costs no longer be assessed.
Mar: Completed.
Approved by Council December 1, 2020 [Do not modify fields except progress reports]
Amended by Council May 4, 2021
Initiative #3 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☒ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☒ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
CloverRide
Review and comment on the CloverRide circulator bus service contract
operations and marketing throughout the year as it is brought to them
from the CloverRide advisory committee.
Deliverable
Commission comments will be
included in regular meeting minutes
and staff reports to City Council.
Lead(s)
Mindy Ahler
Target
Completion Date
Q4
Budget Required: Funds are allocated in the Engineering Department’s operating budget to cover the service contract and related marketing. These funds are
administered by staff.
Staff Support Required: 1-3 hours per month by Staff Liaison; periodic support from Communications for marketing and promotional materials.
Jan: Commissioners suggest reaching out to Yorktown Continental about resident outreach. The current service contract expires in June.
Feb: No update.
Mar: Advisory committee met March 10. Ridership is picking up and approaching pre-pandemic levels. Drivers are accommodating diverted stops. Recent
surveying by DARTS shows riders are satisfied with the service and feel safe riding the bus. The City should consider providing bus passes for riders to share with
friends.
Apr: Staff will send a letter to residential properties along the route and distribute bus passes for riders to share with friends.
May: Commission reviewed and commented on staff’s recommendation to renew the service for another year.
Initiative #4 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☒ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☒ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Traffic Safety Reports
Review and comment on monthly Traffic Safety Reports.
Deliverable
Commission recommendations will be
included in staff reports to City
Council.
Lead(s)
Kirk Johnson (Chair)
Target
Completion Date
Q4
Budget Required: Funds not needed.
Staff Support Required: 1-2 hours per month by Staff Liaison.
Jan: Staff will present the 2020 summary report at the next meeting.
Feb: Commission commented on the 2020 summary report.
Mar: No update.
Apr: Commission reviewed the March 30, 2021 report.
May: Commission reviewed the April 27, 2021 report.
Approved by Council December 1, 2020 [Do not modify fields except progress reports]
Amended by Council May 4, 2021
Initiative #5 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☒ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☒ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Capital Improvement Projects
Review and comment on roadway reconstruction projects and projects
funded by the Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety (PACS) Fund. Commission
will also review and comment on staff’s application of the equity
criteria.
Deliverable
Commission comments will be
included in staff reports to City
Council.
Lead(s)
Jill Plumb-Smith (Vice
Chair)
Target
Completion Date
Q4
Budget Required: Funds not needed.
Staff Support Required: 1-5 hours per month by Staff Liaison.
Jan: Staff will present the 2020 annual report at the next meeting.
Feb: Commission commented on the 2020 PACS Fund report.
Mar: No update.
Apr: Staff will ask City Council to approve Melody Lake reconstruction project April 20. Creek Knoll reconstruction project is out for bids. Other PACS Fund
projects being designed include shared-use paths on Eden Ave, Highlands Park and McCauley Trail and sidewalks on France Ave.
May: No update.
Initiative #6 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☒ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☒ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Travel Impact Studies & Travel Demand Management
Review and comment on traffic impact studies and Travel Demand
Management plans associated with the proposed developments.
Deliverable
Commission comments will be
included in staff reports to City
Council.
Lead(s)
Bocar Kane, Lori
Richman, Bruce
McCarthy, Kirk Johnson
Target
Completion Date
Q4
Budget Required: Funds not needed.
Staff Support Required: 1-2 hours per month by Staff Liaison.
Jan: Council reviewed a sketch plan for 4917 Eden Ave, TIS is being prepared.
Feb: Staff is awaiting studies for projects at 4917 Eden Ave, 4040 W 70th St and 4660 W 77th St. The project application for 6600 France Ave was withdrawn.
Mar: Staff presented the draft TDM policy to the Planning Commission March 10 and will bring to the City Council for approval April 20. Staff is awaiting the
traffic study for a proposed project at 4917 Eden Ave.
Apr: Staff will present the TDM policy to City Council for approval April 20. Staff is reviewing traffic study for 4917 Eden Ave and awaiting studies for 5146 Eden
Ave, 4040 W 70th St and 4404 Valley View Rd.
May: City Council approved the TDM policy April 20. The Commission reviewed and commented on traffic studies for 4917 Eden Ave, 5146 Eden Ave and 4040
Valley View Rd. Staff received studies for projects at 4660 W 77th St and 4911 77th St.
Approved by Council December 1, 2020 [Do not modify fields except progress reports]
Amended by Council May 4, 2021
Initiative #7 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☒ 2 (Review & Comment) ☒ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Metro Transit Connectivity
Review the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan and recommend
changes to the proposed pedestrian and bicycle networks to improve
connectivity to future Metro Transit LRT and BRT services.
Deliverable
Report for City Council
Lead(s)
Chris Brown
Target
Completion Date
Q4
Budget Required: Funds not needed.
Staff Support Required: 1-2 hours per month by Staff Liaison.
May: Suggest using a 0.5-mile radius around the Green Line stations and a 1-mile radius around BRT services to review existing and proposed pedestrian and
bicycle connections.
Parking Lot: (These items have been considered by the BC, but not proposed as part of this year’s work plan. If the BC decides they would like to
work on them in the current year, it would need to be approved by Council.)
Neighborhood electric vehicles, boulevard trees
Date: June 17, 2021 Agenda Item #: VI.C.
To:Transportation Commission Item Type:
Other
From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
Item Activity:
Subject:2022 Work Plan Development Discussion, Information
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
None; information and discussion only.
INTRODUCTION:
Staff will review the work plan development process and schedule, and the Commission will discuss possible
initiatives to include in the 2022 work plan proposal. 2022 work plan proposals must be approved by
Commissions by September 28, 2021.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Staff Report: 2022 Work Plan Development
2022 Work Plan Template
2018 Comprehensive Plan Transportation Goals
ETC Work Plan History
June 17, 2022
Transportation Commission
Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
2022 Work Plan Development
Information / Background:
To aid the development of the 2022 Work Plan, staff would like to provide the Commission with the
following guidance and recommendations:
General
1. Commission work plans are developed by the Commission, not the staff liaison.
2. Commissioners are encouraged to review the goals from the Transportation Chapter of the draft
2018 Comprehensive Plan when considering work plan initiatives.
3. There should be a commissioner willing to “lead” the initiative for the Commission to propose it.
4. Work plan initiatives should not include City Department work plan initiatives (while there may be
overlap, it should be clear what the Commission’s role is).
5. List initiatives in order of priority (#1 is highest priority).
6. Commissions should be careful not to overload their work plan, but pursue an achievable number of
initiatives.
7. “Parking Lot” is reserved for initiatives the Commission considered but did not proposed as part of
the work plan. These items are not considered approved and would require a work plan
amendment approved by Council to allow the Commission to begin work.
Initiative & Outcome Fields
When writing initiatives, make sure the following points are addressed:
1. What is the specific action/outcome?
2. Describe what the Commission will do.
3. Describe what the outcome(s) will look like.
Examples:
Review and recommend a building energy benchmarking policy.
Study and report on possible city actions to reduce access and usage of vaping for youth.
The 2022 Work Plan development schedule will proceed as follows:
REPORT / RECOMMENDATION Page 2
June 17
July 15
August 15
Regular ETC meetings • 2022 Work Plan development
September 9 City Council/ETC
joint work session
• Review 2021 work plan progress, seek additional
direction, if needed
• Opportunity to discuss proposed 2022 Work Plan
initiatives
September 23 Regular ETC meeting • Approve 2022 Work Plan proposal
October 5 City Council work
session
• Chairs will present 2022 Work Plan proposals
• Council will review, ask clarifying questions and
give feedback to City Staff on possible
amendments to initiatives.
• Staff Liaisons will be available for questions.
October 28 Regular ETC meeting • Discuss revisions to 2022 Work Plan
November 3 City Council work
session
• City Manager will present 2022 Work Plan
proposals with liaison and Manager comments
• Council will review, ask clarifying questions and
give feedback on initiatives, including
adding/removing an initiative, changing scope, or
moving an initiative from one work plan to
another.
• Staff Liaisons will be available for questions.
December 7 Regular City Council
meeting
• Council will approve 2022 Work Plans
January 1 • Commission begins 2022 Work Plan initiatives
Template Updated 2021.06.08 Commission: Choose an item. 2022 Annual Work Plan Proposal Initiative # Initiative Type ☐☐☐☐ Project ☐☐☐☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐☐☐☐ Event Council Charge ☐☐☐☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐☐☐☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐☐☐☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐☐☐☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Initiative Title Deliverable Leads Target Completion Date Budget Required: (Completed by staff) Are there funds available for this project? If there are not funds available, explain the impact of Council approving this initiative. Staff Support Required (Completed by staff): How many hours of support by the staff liaison? Communications / marketing support? Liaison Comments: City Manager Comments: Progress Q1: Progress Q2: Progress Q3: Progress Q4: Parking Lot: (These items have been considered by the BC, but not proposed as part of this year’s work plan. If the BC decides they would like to work on them in the current year, it would need to be approved by Council.)
City of Edina 2018 Comprehensive Plan
Transportation Chapter Goals and Policies
1. Improve mobility for residents, visitors and businesses (including those with transportation disadvantages) through the
creation and maintenance of a balanced system of transportation alternatives for transit users, pedestrians, bicyclists
and motorists.
1.1. Increase protected and separate bike facilities between nodes, parks, schools and City facilities as indicated in the
Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan.
1.2. Connectivity between nodes shall be enhanced to include three modes of transportation where at least one is
non-motorized.
1.3. Create safe and convenient pedestrian and bicycle connections between major traffic generators, with particular
emphasis on continuity at roadway and other barrier crossings.
1.4. Connect to regional non-motorized transportation networks by reviewing and recommending pedestrian and
bicycle facilities throughout Edina cooperatively with the Three Rivers Park District and Hennepin County.
1.5. Support recommendations of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan for implementation.
2. Implement a fully multi-modal transportation system that supports the land use vision and future land use plan for
managing and shaping future growth.
3. Minimize the impacts of the transportation system on Edina’s environment and neighborhood quality of life and
emphasize methods to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
3.1. Strive for transportation infrastructure designs that have a neutral to positive impact on the natural environment.
3.2. Effectively balance access from and mobility on Edina’s roadways, prioritizing safe and efficient movement between
the city’s primary nodes, parks, schools and community facilities.
4. Reduce the overall dependence on and use of single-occupant vehicles by promoting land use patterns that allow for
shorter vehicular trips and the use of alternative travel options.
4.1. Take a comprehensive approach to reducing single-occupant vehicle trips by involving those who live, work and
shop.
5. Promote a travel demand management (TDM) program through a coordinated program of regulations, marketing, and
provision of alternative workplace and travel options.
5.1. Partner with Commuter Services to encourage all forms of travel demand management in order to reduce single
occupancy vehicle travel, overall vehicle miles of travel, reduce petroleum consumption, and improve air quality.
5.2. Review and recommend policies necessitating a TDM Plan and/or a transit component with all types of
development and redevelopment. Review and implement substantive requirements associated with these TDM
Plans, potentially including TDM escrow accounts, transit passes, preferential parking for car-poolers, and other
measures.
5.3. Review all major new developments in light of the potential for ridesharing including bus accessibility, preferential
parking for carpools/vanpools, and mixed-use development.
5.4. Support preferential treatments for transit and high occupancy vehicles on streets and highways.
5.5. Include transit planning in the construction or upgrading of streets and highways.
6. Encourage and support attractive and reliable high-performance transit service and connections.
6.1. Increase transit options for Edina residents, focusing on connecting the underserved western segment of Edina
with the eastern segment.
6.2. Provide transit service to connect nodes and commercial hubs.
7. Develop and manage parking provision to encourage joint and shared use of facilities, ride-sharing (car pools and van
pools), and bicycle parking.
7.1. Encourage and develop preferred locations in surface and structured parking for electric vehicles (personal and
shared) and car pool/van pool vehicles.
7.2. Provide or require covered and secure bicycle parking (including e-bicycles) in all parking structures.
7.3. Continuously evaluate the need for, and design of, parking facilities (e.g. effects of autonomous vehicles and future
conversion of parking structures to inhabited buildings) and revise regulations as necessary.
8. Invest in infrastructure to support the continued growth in low- to zero-emission technology and support regional and
statewide efforts to educate and adopt electric vehicles.
8.1. Continue to install chargers at City facilities where use can benefit residents, City fleet, and partners.
8.2. Ensure that the methodology to determine electric vehicle charging locations considers both public and private
facilities with an inclusive and equitable lens.
8.3. Provide residents and businesses the opportunity to learn the benefits of zero emission vehicles through
outreach, education and events.
8.4. Advocate for electric vehicle charging programs and incentives with the state, utilities, and car manufacturers.
9. Provide for efficient movement of goods within Edina, while minimizing the impacts of freight traffic on other trips and
reducing negative impacts on land uses on freight corridors.
9.1. Through the use of technology, minimize congestion on neighborhood streets and ensure the safety while
balancing delivery service requirements.
9.2. Serve major truck users and intermodal facilities with good minor arterial access to the metropolitan highway
system.
9.3. Investigate and implement solutions to minimize the impact of delivery of goods by drone in residential areas.
10. Engage, seek input from and educate all segments of the community regarding transportation-related issues and
projects impacting the City.
10.1. Develop and implement methodology for consistent education of motorist, pedestrian and cyclist safety as
indicated in the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan.
10.2. Seek inclusive, equitable and meaningful public participation throughout the community in all transportation
studies and projects conducted by the City.
11. Identify new and continuing sources for transportation infrastructure funding by seeking to partner where feasible with
federal, state, county and adjacent community sources.
11.1. Pursue and support regional or multi-community funding sources for improvements that provide regional or
multi-community benefit.
11.2. Support research efforts into more efficient and cost-effective management, maintenance and replacement of
street surfaces.
11.3. Support governmental jurisdiction over roadways that reflect the role of the roadway in the overall
transportation system.
11.4. Encourage the legislature to continue a dedicated source for funding for efficient mass transit.
11.5. Encourage the legislature to provide stable, long-term roadway funding for capital, operating/traffic management,
and maintenance.
11.6. Develop and support legislation permitting a transportation utility.
12. Design roadway facilities according to their intended service function and neighborhood context.
12.1. Upgrade existing roadways when warranted by demonstrated volume, safety or functional needs, taking into
consideration environmental limitations.
12.2. Design/enhance residential street systems to discourage through traffic and to be compatible with lower speed
bicycling and walking. This includes consideration of traffic calming measures on local streets, local connectors
and, in some cases, collector streets.
12.3. Use adequate transitions and buffers including, but not limited to, earth berms, walls, landscaping and distance to
mitigate the undesirable impact of high volume roadways.
12.4. Consider the use of sound mitigating features for residential development adjacent to high volume roadways, and
make property owners and land developers responsible for noise attenuation at new developments near high
volume roadways.
12.5. Encourage beautification of local roadways, where appropriate, with amenities such as boulevard trees,
decorative street lighting, and monuments.
12.6. Monitor and address transportation requirements associated with demographic trends, such as an aging
population.
13. Provide and maintain adequate access to and from, and safety on, local and regional roadways.
13.1. Provide logical street networks to connect residential areas to the regional highway system and local activity
centers.
13.2. Adequately control access points to the regional roadway system (including minor arterials) in terms of driveway
openings and side street intersections.
13.3. Provide access to the local street system (including collector, local connector and local streets) in a manner that
balances the need to safely and efficiently operate the street system with the need for access to land.
13.4. Separate, to the extent possible, conflicting uses on the roadway system in order to minimize safety problems.
Give special attention to pedestrian and bicycle routes.
13.5. Review and update regional and local functional street classification and coordinate with adjacent cities and
Hennepin County. Review and recommend traffic calming policies and consider traffic calming implementation
where requested by residents using the Living Streets Plan as the primary guide.
13.6. Review and monitor citywide traffic volumes, congestion, existing traffic calming devices and measures, accident
history, vehicle violation history, speed limits and enforcement.
13.7. Educate public on vehicle operations including public relations campaigns that focus on individual responsibilities
to each other rather than individual rights only.
13.8. When requested by the Edina Transportation Commission and/or the Planning Commission, review land use that
may impact traffic implementations. Continue to monitor adjacent community redevelopment and other activity
that potentially impacts the City of Edina.
13.9. Evaluate and implement measures required for school safety.
14. Manage, maintain and operate roadways to maximize wherever possible the safety and mobility of all users and all
modes.
14.1. Cooperate with other agencies having jurisdiction over streets and highways in Edina to assure implementation of
Living Streets elements, good roadway conditions and operating efficiency.
14.2. Continue the implementation of the I-494 frontage road system through ongoing coordination with MnDOT,
Hennepin County, and the cities of Richfield and Bloomington.
14.3. Maintain roads by repairing weather-related and other damage. Continue current on-going pavement
improvement plan.
14.4. Use economic and environmentally sound management techniques for snow and ice removal.
14.5. Replace substandard bridges and bridges that present safety or traffic problems.
14.6. Track developments regarding the most current transportation systems and technologies, evaluate and
implement as warranted.
14.7. Support state legislation to decrease statutory urban speed limits from 30 to 25 miles per hour.
Transportation Commission Work Plan Initiatives
2013-2020
Year Initiative Description Partners
1 Investiage the impacts of organized trash collection while considering the travel demand management objectives, environmental goals and
reducing wear-and-tear on City streets.EEC
2 Continue representation on 2020 Street Funding Task Force until task force is complete.
3 Review and comment on the CloverRide circulator bus service contract operations and marketing throughout the year as it is brought to them
from the CloverRide advisory committee.
4 Review and comment on monthly Traffic Safety Reports.
5 Review and comment on roadway reconstruction projects and projects funded by the Pedestrian and Cyclist (PACS) Fund. Commission will also
review and comment on staff's application of the equity criteria.
6 Review and comment on traffic impact studies and Travel Demand Management plans associated with proposed developments.
7 Review the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan and recommend changes to the proposed pedestrian and bicycle networks to improve
connectivity to future Metro Transit LRT and BRT services.
1 Review and evaluate performance of CloverRide circulator services (North and South) and make recommendations to Council for future
service after contracts expire.
2 Review and comment on traffic impact studies associated with propsoed developments.
3 Review and comment on staff's recommendations for Travel Demand Management policy/ordinance.
4 Review and comment on staff's framework for the completion of traffic impact studies conducted for proposed development/redevelopment
projects.
5 Develop and coordinate up to six educational activities to inform the community about transportation safety (which will include an annual
community event).
6 Review and comment on monthly Traffic Safety Reports.
7 Review and comment on proposed Capital Improvement projects, including roadway reconstructions and projects funded by the Pedestrian
and Cyclist Safety (PACS) Fund.
1 Chair/co-chair a cross-commission committee to review Travel Demand Management options and recommend a TDM policy or ordinance for
Council consideration PC
2 Serve on a cross-commission committee to determine if a process is feasible for the Transportation Commission to provide input on
transportation-related issues, including traffic study results associated with development/redevelopment PC
3 Annually, spring through fall, the commission with coordinate an educational campaign to inform community members about pedestrian,
bicycle and motorist safety which will include an annual community event
4 Monitor and evaluate the CloverRide circulator service and make recommendations to Council for future service after twelve-month
agreement expires
5 Review and comment on PACS Fund allocating process with a race and equity lens CHC, HRRC, PARC
6 Serve on a cross-commission committee to complete requirements for Edina to receive the AARP City Designation
7 Serve on a cross-commission committee to develop a draft plan on Edina Grand Rounds, including wayfinding PARC
1 Recommend pilot plan for Edina/Southdale Circulator including pilot routes and evaluation plan for the Edina/Southdale Bus Circulator Pilot
Project
2 Invite neighboring transportation commission to have joint meeting with the Edina Transportation Commission
3 Review and comment on solutions for high school motor vehicle traffic and parking affecting neighborhoods adjacent to Edina High School
4 Assist as requested with the development of the City's new Comprehensive Guide Plan
PL Define and implement equity criteria for PACS Fund projects, and integrate with the City's Race and Equity Task Force efforts
1 If City staff secures funds, support and guide the engagement process for, and potential study of, passengar rail in Edina
2 Assist as requested with the development of the City's new Comprehensive Guide Plan
3 Review transportation impact analysis process to better implement Living Streets PC
4 Review and comment on transportation projects in the Capital Improvement Plan, mill and overlay/seal coat projects, and monthly traffic
safety reports
5 Review and comment on pedestrian and bicycle master plan
1 Study and report community circulator
2 Organize and host a transportation-themed event with speaker(s)
3 Prepare and comment on Comprehensive Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan for inclusion in 2018 Comprehensive Plan
4 Review Edina To Go app and provide recommendations to staff regarding organzation/sategoes for reporting concerns related to
streets/transportation
5 Review data from City's QLS (2011, 2013, 2015) and conduct 2 public meetings to identify gaps around the City's transportation systems
6 Make recommendations to staff for evaluation of the Living Streets and Streets Smarts outreach campaigns
7 Provide input to staff on the creation of a walking map of the City indicating routes and areas of interest
1 Review and recommend modifications to roadway reconstruction project survey content and methodology
2 Review and recommend modifications to Traffic Safety Request process
3 Greater Southdale Area Transportation and Circulator Study implementation
4 Study access to and from Southwest LRT stations in St. Louis Park, Hopkins, Minnetonka and Eden Prairie
1 Living Streets Plan
2 Meet with Police Department and Public Works annually to discuss shared interests such as traffic education and enforcement, street
maintenance as it affects cyclists and pedestrians, etc.
3 Valley View Rd between Gleason Rd and Antrim Rd - work with school district and Active Routes to School working group to address traffic
issues
4 Educational safety campaign
1 Living Streets Policy implementation
2 Review transportation projects in the proposed Capital Improvement Program
3 TLC Bike Boulevard project
PL Grandview Area Transportation Plan implementation
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